HyperDic: parched

English > 2 senses of the word parched:
ADJECTIVEallparched, adust, baked, scorched, sunbakeddried ... / dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
allparchedtoasted or roasted slightly
parched > pronunciation
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English > parched: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningdried ... / dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight.
Example "parched soil"
Synonymsadust, baked, scorched, sunbaked
BroaderdryFree from liquid / liquid or moisture
Spanishabrasado, calcinado, quemado
Catalanabrasat, calcinat, cremat
English > parched: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningtoasted or roasted slightly.
Example"parched corn was a staple of the Indian diet"
BroadercookedHaving been prepared for eating by the application of heat

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