noun🔗ShareA ritual shaving of this kind."The monk's tonsure, a circular bald spot on the top of his head, marked his dedication to the religious order. "ritualreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe bald patch resulting from being tonsured."Even after years of retirement, Brother Michael's tonsure remained a clear sign of his past life in the monastery. "appearancereligionbodycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation."The young novice prepared to tonsure his head as he dedicated his life to the monastery. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading