verb
parch
Parch (verb) means to scorch or burn something on the surface.
verb
1
To scorch or burn something on the surface.
"The sun today could parch cement."
2
To roast dry grain.
3
To dry out completely and shrivel from heat.
"The patient’s mouth is parched from fever."
4
To feel extremely thirsty.
"We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?"
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Etymology
This word comes from Middle English parchen, paarchen ("to parch; dry; roast"), of uncertain origin. It may perhaps be a variant of the Middle English perchen ("to roast").
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What is the meaning of parch?
"parch" (verb) means to scorch or burn something on the surface.
What is another word for parch?
Other words for "parch" include sear.
What are the different meanings of parch?
"parch" has 3 main meanings: 1. To scorch or burn something on the surface; 2. To roast dry grain; 3. To dry out completely and shrivel from heat.
