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parch in Greek

parch in Greek is ξηραίνω, ξηραίνομαι — parch means to scorch or burn something on the surface.

parch in Greek

ξηραίνω
verb
Pronounced: xiraino
(transitive) To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
ξηραίνομαι
verb
Pronounced: xirainomai
(intransitive) To become superficially burnt; to become sunburned.

What does "parch" mean?

  1. verb To scorch or burn something on the surface.
    "The sun today could parch cement."
  2. verb To roast dry grain.
  3. verb To dry out completely and shrivel from heat.
    "The patient’s mouth is parched from fever."
  4. verb To feel extremely thirsty.
    "We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?"
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parch in a sentence

  • 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?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "parch" in Greek?
"parch" in Greek is ξηραίνω, ξηραίνομαι. parch means: To scorch or burn something on the surface.
How do you pronounce ξηραίνω?
"parch" in Greek is ξηραίνω, pronounced "xiraino".
Are there other ways to say "parch" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "parch": ξηραίνω, ξηραίνομαι.
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