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Noun
tonsure
Definition: the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
tonsure
Definition: shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
Definition: A ritual shaving of this kind.
Verb
tonsure
Definition: shave the head of a newly inducted monk
Definition: To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.