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1. tonsure

noun. the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head.

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Etymology

  • tonsura (Latin)
  • tondeo (Latin)

2. tonsure

noun. shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order.

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  • tonsura (Latin)
  • tondeo (Latin)

3. tonsure

verb. shave the head of a newly inducted monk.

Etymology

  • tonsura (Latin)
  • tondeo (Latin)