Definition of tonsure

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tonsure is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • tonsure is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • tonsure is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of tonsure


  • shave the head of a newly inducted monk (verb)
  • shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order (noun)
  • the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head (noun)

See definition of tonsure in Merriam Webster