paschal candle

from 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.
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   {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}.
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