Favourite Lavender

Favourite

In history and politics, a favourite was the intimate companion of a ruler or other important person. In post-classical and early-modern Europe, among other times and places, the term was used of individuals delegated significant political power by a ruler. It was especially a phenomenon of the 16th and 17th centuries, when government had become too complex for many hereditary rulers with no great interest in or talent for it, and political institutions were still evolving. From 1600 to 1660 there were particular successions of all-powerful minister-favourites in much of Europe, particularly in Spain, England, France and Sweden.

Lavandula

Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to regions of the Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean coastline, the Middle East, extending to the Indian subcontinent.

Lavender (color)

Lavender is a light shade of purple or violet. It applies particularly to the color of the flower of the same name.

favourite

Adjective

1. Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)
2. Liked, cherished.

Noun

1. A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
2. A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

lavender

Noun

1. Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.
2. A pale bluish purple or violet colour, like that of the lavender flower.

Adjective

1. Having a pale purple colour.
2. Pertaining to LGBT people and rights.