The Collaborative International Dictionary
Paschal flower
Paschal \Pas"chal\ (p[a^]s"kal), a. [L. paschalis: cf. F.
pascal. See Pasch.]
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.