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ηρωίνη — meaning in English

iroini

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English meaning

  • heroin noun A highly addictive illegal drug made from morphine, known for producing an intense rush of euphoria.
  • heroine noun A woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement.

Senses

ηρωίνη is used for these senses in English:

  • heroin A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century]
  • heroine A female hero.

heroine — full definition

  1. noun A woman admired for exceptional courage or achievement.
  2. noun The main female character in a story, film, or play.

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