Defn: The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting.
FAVORITE
Fa"vor*ite, a.
Defn: Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child. "His favorite argument." Macaulay.
FAVORITISM
Fa"vor*it*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. favoritisme.]
Defn: The disposition to favor and promote the interest of one person
or family, or of one class of men, to the neglect of others having
equal claims; partiality.
A spirit of favoritism to the Bank of the United States. A. Hamilton.
FAVORLESS
Fa"vor*less, a.
1. Unfavored; not regarded with favor; having no countenance or support.
2. Unpropitious; unfavorable. [Obs.] "Fortune favorless." Spenser.
FAVOSE
Fa*vose", a. Etym: [L. favus honeycomb.]
1. (Bot.)