n. 1 the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head; 2 shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order; v. shave the head of a newly inducted monk
His tonsure signified his joining of the monastic order.
His tonsure signified his joining of the monastic order.
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monk'sshaved head; shaved crown; shaving the crown
full head of hair
2 syllables
ton-sure
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