noun🔗ShareTonsuraA 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. "La tonsura del monje, una mancha calva circular en la parte superior de su cabeza, marcaba su dedicación a la orden religiosa.ritualreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonsura, coronillaThe 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. "Incluso después de años de jubilación, la tonsura del hermano Michael seguía siendo una señal clara de su vida pasada en el monasterio.appearancereligionbodycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTonsurarTo 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. "El joven novicio se preparó para tonsurarse la cabeza cuando dedicó su vida al monasterio.religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
