Tonsure
Pronunciation: /ˈtɑnsəɹ/
Tonsure (noun)
- 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