Tonsure

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑnsəɹ/

Tonsure (noun)

  1. A style of cutting hair, often worn by monks, where the top of the head is shaved.

Examples

  • A tonsure is often seen in certain religious communities.
  • A tonsure is a special haircut for religious reasons.

Common collocations: shave a tonsure, traditional tonsure, wear a tonsure

Synonyms of Tonsure

Formal

Neutral