darling
darling , noun
[Old English derling, deorling, Anglo-Saxon deórling; deóre dear + -ling. See Dear, and -ling.]
One dearly beloved; a favorite.
And can do naught but wail her darling's loss.
darling , adjective
Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite.
Some darling science.
Darling sin.