How do you pronounce tonsure?

tonsure is pronounced as /ˈtɒnʃər/.

🙏tonsure

noun

/ˈtɒnʃər/

the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context

The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.

shaving, haircut, clipping, trimming

growth, long hair

monk's tonsure, religious tonsure, ritual tonsure

The transfer of private property or business to government ownership.

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to...

A border between two countries; also a new area of knowledge or activity.

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.