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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

pas′chal can′dle,

Religiona tall candle, symbolizing Christ, that is sometimes blessed and placed on the gospel side of an altar on Holy Saturday and kept burning until Ascension Day. Also called Easter candle.

'paschal candle' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

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