HEROINE


Meaning of HEROINE in English

■ noun

1》 a woman admired for her courage or outstanding achievements.

↘(in mythology and folklore) a woman of superhuman qualities, in particular one whose dealings with the gods were the subject of ancient Greek legends.

2》 the chief female character in a book, play, or film.

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