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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]