Word Meaning

parch definition and meaning

v. t. To burn the surface of; to scorch; to roast over the fire, as dry grain; as, to parch the skin; to parch corn.
v. t. To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat; as, the mouth is parched from fever.
v. i. To become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry.

Crossword clues for parch

- Dehydrate
- Dry out
- Dry out half of parchments
- Make hot and very dry