tonsure
IPA: tˈɑnʃˈʊr
noun
- A ritual shaving of this kind.
- The hairstyle and characteristic bald patch resulting from being tonsured.
verb
- (Christianity, Buddhism) To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.
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