ἡρωΐνη

See also: ηρωίνη

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • ἡρῴνη (hērōínē)

Etymology

Feminine form of ἥρως (hḗrōs, hero).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἡρωῑ̈́νη • (hērōī̈́nēf (genitive ἡρωῑ̈́νης); first declension

  1. heroine (female hero)
  2. deceased woman

Declension

Synonyms

Descendants

  • French: héroïne
  • Greek: ηρωίνη (iroḯni)

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