English dictionary

parch

/p/A/r/tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat

verb.change

Examples
The sun parched the earth.

Synonyms sear

Source: WordNet 3.0
To burn the surface of; to scorch; to roast over the fire, as dry grain; as, to <i>parch</i> the skin; to <i>parch</i> corn.

verb

Source: webster1913
To become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry.

verb

Source: webster1913