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tonsorial

Syllabification: (ton·so·ri·al)
Pronunciation: /tänˈsôrēəl/

Definition of tonsorial

adjective

formal or humorous
  • of or relating to hairdressing.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin tonsorius (from tonsor 'barber', from tondere 'shear, clip') + -al

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