crown vs tonsure

tonsure vs crown

crown and tonsure both are nouns.

crown and tonsure both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crown	Yes	No	Yes	No
tonsure	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tonsure is a hyponym of crown; that is, tonsure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crown:

crown: the top of the head
tonsure: the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head

crown (noun)	tonsure (noun)
the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head	shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty	the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
the center of a cambered road
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
the top of the head
the award given to the champion
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
an English coin worth 5 shillings

crown (verb)	tonsure (verb)
be the culminating event	shave the head of a newly inducted monk
put an enamel cover on
invest with regal power; enthrone
form the topmost part of

Difference between crown and tonsure

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