tonsure

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Synonyms: tensure

Antonyms: tensure

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|Buddhism|Christianity}} To [[shave]] the [[crown]] of the [[head]] of (a person) as a sign of humility and religious vocation.

Noun

1. The hairstyle and characteristic [[bald]] patch resulting from being tonsured.
2. A ritual shaving of this kind.

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