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Parch

/pɑːtʃ/

The condition of being parched.

📖 Definitions of "Parch"

noun
  1. 1

    The condition of being parched.

verb
  1. 1

    To burn the surface of, to scorch.

    "The sun today could parch cement."

  2. 2

    To roast, as dry grain.

  3. 3

    To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.

    "The patient's mouth is parched from fever."

  4. 4

    To make thirsty.

    "We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?"

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