tonsure

US /ˈtɑːn.ʃɚ/
UK /ˈtɑːn.ʃɚ/
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тонзура

a part of a monk's or priest's head left bare on top by shaving off the hair

:
The monk's tonsure was a symbol of his devotion.
Тонзура монаха была символом его преданности.
He received the tonsure as a sign of entering the monastic life.
Он получил тонзуру как знак вступления в монашескую жизнь.
1.

постригать, делать тонзуру

to shave the crown of (a monk's or priest's head) as a sign of religious devotion or humility

:
The abbot will tonsure the new novices next week.
Аббат пострижет новых послушников на следующей неделе.
Historically, monks were tonsured upon entering the order.
Исторически, монахи постригались при вступлении в орден.