heroine

English

/ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • A female hero.
  • A female lead character.

Etymology

Derived from Latin herōīna derived from Ancient Greek ἡρωΐνη suf from English hero.

Origin

English

hero

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