1) a flower, especially of a plant admired mainly for its flowers e.g. a rose (bloom)
2) an image in wood, stone etc of a god, especially used as an object of worship; a person or thing greatly loved or admired (idol)
Synonyms
beloved
(a person who is) greatly loved
adored
favourite
approved of, liked, more than any other; a person or thing preferred above all others
preferred
valuable
of great value, worth or use; very useful
very important; priceless