páskalamb

Icelandic

Etymology

From the genitive of the Icelandic word páskar meaning "Easter" (= páska meaning "of Easter") + lamb meaning "lamb". Literally meaning "lamb of Easter" or "Easter's lamb".

Noun

páskalamb n

  1. a lamb, butchered during Easter, especially amongst Jews
  2. Jesus Christ

Synonyms
  • (Jesus): Jesús Kristur m, Jesús m, lamb Guðs n
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