What does tonsure mean?
A tonsure is a shaving of the scalp, typically around the crown of the head, as a sign of devotion or as part of a religious ritual. It can also refer to the area of the head where the hair has been shaved.
Example
"The monk's tonsure was a distinctive feature of his appearance."
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