n.
 (pl. heroes)
   - a person, typically a man, who is admired for their courage or outstanding achievements. 
▸(in mythology and folklore) a person of superhuman qualities, in particular one of those whose exploits were the subject of ancient Greek legends.
 - the chief male character in a book, play, or film.
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(also hero sandwich)
 N. Amer. another term for hoagie.
 
 
  Derivative
  
    - heroism n.
  - heroize
 or heroise v. 
   
  Etymology
  ME: via L. from Gk hērōs.