Paschal \Pas"chal\, a. [L. paschalis: cf. F. pascal. See Pasch.]

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 Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)