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parches

/ˈpɑrtʃɪz/ /ˈpɑrtʃəs/

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verb

To burn the surface of, to scorch.

Examples :

"The sun today could parch cement."

appearance condition

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verb

To roast, as dry grain.

Examples :

"The farmer parches the harvested corn in a large pan over an open fire, preparing it for grinding into flour. "

food agriculture process

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verb

To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.

Examples :

"The desert sun parches the leaves on the small plants until they become brittle and brown. "

weather nature environment condition

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verb

To make thirsty.

Examples :

"The salty snacks always parches me, so I keep a water bottle nearby. "

physiology sensation

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verb

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

Examples :

"To make the mushy peas extra soft and creamy, my grandma parches them gently for hours on the stove. "

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."

appearance body weather