heroine

her-o-ine · noun

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Definitions

1.
A woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
2.
The chief female character in a story, play, or film.
3.
A woman who is greatly admired by someone for a particular quality or achievement.

plural: heroines

From Latin heroina, from Greek heroine, feminine of heros ("hero"). The word entered English in the 17th century.