Parch Definition
pärch
parched, parches, parching
verb
parched, parches, parching
To expose (corn, peas, etc.) to great heat so as to dry or roast slightly.
Webster's New World
To dry up with heat; make hot and dry.
Webster's New World
To become very dry, hot, thirsty, etc.
Webster's New World
To make very thirsty.
Webster's New World
To dry up and shrivel with cold.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
The condition of being parched.
Wiktionary
Origin of Parch
Middle English parchen
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Origin unknown.
From Wiktionary
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