ˈpaskˌflau̇(ə)r noun
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Middle French pasque Easter, from Old French) of earlier passeflower, from Middle French passefleur, from passer to pass (from Old French) + fleur flower, from Latin flor-, flos — more at pasch , pass , blow
1. : any of several low perennial herbs with palmately compound leaves and large usually white or purple flowers borne in early spring that form a section of the genus Anemone — see american pasqueflower , european pasqueflower , pulsatilla
2. : the blossom of a pasqueflower