tonsura

Definitions of tonsura
  1. noun
    shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
    synonyms: chierica
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    type of:
    depilazione, rasatura, rasura
    the act of removing hair with a razor
  2. noun
    the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
    synonyms: chierica
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