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Rareparch
The correct spelling is parch.
How to pronounce parch
/pɑːtʃ/
nounIPA: /pɑːtʃ/
Say it like: Par-ch
The correct spelling is parch. The condition of being parched. For example: "The sun today could parch cement."
Usage Examples
“The sun today could parch cement.”
“The patient's mouth is parched from fever.”
“We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The condition of being parched.
verb
- 1.To burn the surface of, to scorch.
- 2.To roast, as dry grain.
- 3.To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
- 4.To make thirsty.
- 5.To boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).
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