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superhero
(redirected from Female superhero)

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su·per·he·ro  (spr-hîr)
n. pl. su·per·he·roes
A figure, especially in a comic strip or cartoon, endowed with superhuman powers and usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime.
superhero [ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ]
n pl -roes
(Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) any of various comic-strip characters with superhuman abilities or magical powers, wearing a distinctive costume, and fighting against evil
Translations
superhero [ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ] N → superhéroe m
superhero [ˈsuːpərhɪərəʊ] n → super héros m
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