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parch

/pɑːtʃ/ /pɑɹtʃ/

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noun

The condition of being parched.

Examples :

"After running the marathon, the athlete felt the parch in their throat and immediately reached for water. "

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verb

To burn the surface of, to scorch.

Examples :

"The sun today could parch cement."

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verb

To roast, as dry grain.

Examples :

"My grandmother used to parch corn kernels in a cast iron skillet until they were browned and crispy. "

food agriculture

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verb

To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.

Examples :

"The hot desert sun can quickly parch your skin and lips. "

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verb

To make thirsty.

Examples :

"The hot sun can parch your throat if you don't drink enough water. "

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verb

To boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).

Examples :

"My grandma still likes to parch the peas for hours until they're perfectly mushy for her special pea soup. "

food vegetable agriculture

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verb

To become superficially burnt; be become sunburned.

Examples :

"The locals watched, amused, as the tourists parched in the sun, having neglected to apply sunscreen or bring water."

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