paschal

[ pas-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Easter.
2. of or relating to Passover.

noun

1. a paschal candle or candlestick.

paschal

/ ˈpæskəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to Passover
2. of or relating to Easter

Word History and Origins

Origin of paschal¹

1400–50; late Middle English paschall < Late Latin paschālis. See Pasch, -al ¹

Example Sentences

It retained its sacrificial character till Christ, the true Paschal Lamb, was slain.

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A large dish with the roasted Paschal lamb stood before Him.

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To the west of it stands the great Paschal candlestick, with a spiral shaft, decorated with mosaic.

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It has a fine paschal candlestick, and the fragments of a pulpit with marble mosaic of the 13th century.

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Now it was the custom and71 rule of S. Kieran, that the blessed Paschal fire should burn all the year.

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