pascha

/ˈpæʃə/ (PASH-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

Another spelling of ‘Pascha’, referring to a festival or celebration, especially the Jewish festival of Passover.

“The family observed the Pascha with a large Seder dinner.”

2. proper noun

A historical German and Dutch name for Easter.

“The painting depicted a scene from a Pascha celebration in medieval Europe.”

Synonyms

  • Easter
  • Passover

Antonyms

  • Christmas
  • Yule