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parched

/pɑːtʃt/ /pɑɹtʃt/

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verb

To burn the surface of, to scorch.

Examples :

"The sun today could parch cement."

weather environment nature

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verb

To roast, as dry grain.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully parched the corn kernels over the open fire. "

agriculture food process

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verb

To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.

Examples :

"The summer sun parched the garden, turning the green leaves brown and brittle. "

condition environment weather

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verb

To make thirsty.

Examples :

"The hot sun parched my throat after playing soccer all afternoon. "

physiology sensation

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verb

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

Examples :

"My grandma always parched the peas overnight on a low heat to make her special mushy pea recipe. "

food vegetable agriculture process

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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."

appearance condition

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adjective

Examples :

"The desert air was so parched that the plants were withered and brown. "

weather condition environment

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adjective

Examples :

"After running the marathon, the runner felt terribly parched. "

physiology body sensation condition