Category:Paschal

Pas"chal, a. Etym: [l. paschalis: cf. F. pascal. See pasch.]

Defn: of or pertaining to the passover, or to easter; as, a paschal Lamb; paschal eggs. Longfellow. Paschal candle (r. C. Ch.), a large Wax candle, blessed and placed on the altar on holy saturday, or the Day before easter. -- paschal flower. See pasque flower, under pasque.