tonsure

• Sustantivo que designa el área afeitada en la coronilla, asociada tradicionalmente a monjes o sacerdotes, o el acto de afeitar esa zona como parte de un rito religioso.

A noun referring to the shaved area on the crown of the head, traditionally associated with monks or priests, or the act of shaving this area as part of a religious rite.

1. Shaved crown of a monk or priestC1formal

   The shaved area on the top of the head of a monk or priest, often as a symbol of religious devotion or humility.

   Corona tonsurada

   • The monk's tonsure was a clear sign of his dedication to the order.
   • In medieval times, a tonsure was required for all clergy.
   • He received his tonsure during the ordination ceremony.

2. Act of shaving the crownC1formal

   The practice or ceremony of shaving the crown of the head, traditionally performed by priests or members of a monastic order.

   tonsura

   • The tonsure was performed by the abbot in a solemn ritual.
   • Many religious orders still observe the tradition of tonsure.
   • The ceremony of tonsure marks the beginning of monastic life.

   Sinónimosshaveshaving

• Verbo que significa afeitar la cabeza, especialmente como parte de un rito religioso o monástico.

A verb meaning to shave the head, especially as part of a religious or monastic ritual.

1. Shave the head of a monkC2formal

   To shave the crown of the head as a religious rite, especially for monks or clergy.

   tonsurar

   • The abbot tonsured the new monk during the ceremony.
   • In some traditions, they tonsure the heads of all novices.
   • He was tonsured as a sign of his devotion to the order.

   Sinónimoscropshaveshear