Paschal
Pronunciation : Pas"chal
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. paschalis: cf. F. pascal. See Pasch.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913