paschal
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Easter.
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of or relating to Passover.
noun
adjective
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of or relating to Passover
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of or relating to Easter
Etymology
Origin of paschal
1400–50; late Middle English paschall < Late Latin paschālis. See Pasch, -al 1
Example Sentences
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After starting the service in the rear of the church with the traditional lighting of a large paschal candle, he was taken in a wheelchair to the front to preside at the Mass.
From Reuters ● Apr. 8, 2023
Soon there will be strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, snow peas and watercress, the paschal lamb, the Easter ham.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2017
During the service, a white pall covers the coffin to symbolize eternal life; a paschal candle flickering at the foot of the coffin symbolizes the Risen Christ.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some were Roman Catholics arriving to observe the Holy Year paschal ceremonies in the Eternal City.
From Time Magazine Archive
While the two before mentioned were hacking the paschal lamb with rude anatomy, a third was occupied with the salad, consisting of cucumbers sliced, with green herbs, oil, and vinegar.
From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Julia Ward Howe
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