Tonsure — definition

1. tonsure (Noun)

2 definitions

tonsure (Noun) — The shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head.

tonsure (Noun) — Shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order.

6 types of
crown pate poll shave shaving vertex

2. tonsure (Verb)

1 definition

tonsure (Verb) — Shave the head of a newly inducted monk.

1 type of
shave