noun
- Plural of paschal; candles, vestments, or liturgical items used during Paschal (Easter) observances in Christian worship.
Usage: religious; often capitalized
adjective
- Relating to or denoting Easter or the Passover; used in religious contexts to describe items, services, or practices associated with these observances.
Usage: religious; often capitalized as 'Paschal'
Examples
- The church lit the paschals during the Easter vigil service.
- Paschal candles are traditionally used throughout the Easter season.
- The priest blessed the paschals before the morning mass.
- Paschal lamb is a traditional dish eaten during Passover.
- The cathedral displayed elaborate paschals and floral arrangements for Easter Sunday.