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Rareparches
The correct spelling is parches.
How to pronounce parches
verb
Say it like: Par-che-s
The correct spelling is parches. 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?”
Definition
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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