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feminine
/eɾoˈina/
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Translation
heroine
Word origin
From Latin heroina, from Greek heroine, the feminine of heros ('hero'). English 'hero' and 'heroic' share the same root.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- heroine
- English cognates
- hero, heroic
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralheroinas
Examples
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The heroine of the novel saves the whole village.
muchas , .
For many girls, their mother is their true heroine.
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The film tells the story of a brave heroine.
convirtió marcar .
The young woman became the heroine of the match after scoring the goal.
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In every legend there is a hero or a heroine who gives hope.
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