The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pasque flower
Pasque \Pasque\, n. [OF. pasque.] See Pasch.
Pasque flower (Bot.), a name of several plants of the genus Anemone, section Pulsatilla. They are perennial herbs with rather large purplish blossoms, which appear in early spring, or about Easter, whence the common name. Called also campana.
Wiktionary
pasque flower
n. Various deciduous perennial flowering plants, of the genus ''Pulsatilla'', found in clumps in certain grassland areas.
WordNet
pasque flower
n. any plant of the genus Pulsatilla; sometimes included in genus Anemone [syn: pasqueflower]
Usage examples of "pasque flower".
Gerard, however, expressly informs us that he himself was 'moved to name' this the Pasque Flower, or Easter Flower, because of the time of its appearance, it being in bloom from April to June.