ˈherəwə̇n sometimes ˈhir- noun
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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