HEROINE


Meaning of HEROINE in English

/her"oh in/ , n.

1. a woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities.

2. the principal female character in a story, play, film, etc.

[ 1650-60; heroine heroíne, fem. of héros HERO; see -INE 2 ]

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