paschal lamb

Noun capitalized: Paschal Lamb

Paschal Lamb (plural Paschal Lambs)

1. (historical) The lamb eaten at Passover.
   • The Paschal Lamb was instituted and eaten the night before the children of Israel were indeed delivered from Egypt.c. 1530, John Frith, The Paschal Lamb and our Sacrament are here Compared Together

   Synonyms:

   Passover

2. (figuratively) Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice for the sins of humankind.

   Synonyms:

   Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, Passover, Passover Lamb

3. A lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag (usually St. George's cross: argent a cross gules).
   • […]but when the Holy or Paschal Lamb is intended then the face should be guardant or reguardant.1894, James Parker, A Glossary of Terms used in Heraldry, revised edition, page 362

   Synonyms:

   Agnus Dei, Holy Lamb