Ritual Shaving Of The Head Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head • shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order verb • shave the head of a newly inducted monk
	41%	9		Head-shaving ritual in specific religious groups
	verb • To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.
	38%	8		A barber who applies shaving cream before shaving
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New York Times14 Apr 2001	Down 43
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