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tonsura.

the typical round haircut on the top of the head used by bishops and other ecclesiastics

7 characters3 syllables approx.Português language

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noun/tõˈsu.ɾɐ/Brazil/tõˈsu.ɾɐ/Portugal
  1. the typical round haircut on the top of the head used by bishops and other ecclesiastics

    feminine
  2. the ceremony in which this cut is made, also called prima tonsura

    feminine
  3. act of cutting the hair and/or beard

    broadly · feminine
  4. clearing

    feminine
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