\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}.