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Rareparching
The correct spelling is parching.
How to pronounce parching
verb
Say it like: Par-chi-ng
The correct spelling is parching. 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).
noun
- 1.The process of parching or roasting something, such as corn.
- 2.The condition of being parched; absolute dryness.
adjective
- 1.Capable of causing something to parch.
- 2.(of thirst) Extreme.
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