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Rareparched
The correct spelling is parched.
How to pronounce parched
verb
IPA: /pɑːtʃt/
Say it like: Par-che-d
The correct spelling is parched. To burn the surface of, to scorch. 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
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).
adjective
- 1.Dry.
- 2.Very thirsty.
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