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her·o·ine \ˈherəwə̇n sometimes ˈhir-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin heroina, heroine, from Greek hērōinē, feminine of hērōs hero — more at hero 1. a. : a mythological or legendary woman having the qualities of a hero b. : a woman admired for her achievements and noble qualities and considered a model or ideal 2. a. : the principal female character in a drama, novel, story, or narrative poem b. : the central female figure in an event, action, or period |