Tonsure
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Tonsure is a verb meaning (transitive, Christianity, Buddhism) To shave the crown of the head of (a person) as a sign of humility and religious vocation.
Meaning
(transitive, Christianity, Buddhism) To shave the crown of the head of (a person) as a sign of humility and religious vocation.
More Meanings
- A ritual shaving of this kind.
- The hairstyle and characteristic bald patch resulting from being tonsured.
Word Forms
- tonsures
- tonsuring
- tonsured
Related Words
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