Definitions
1.VerbTo burn the surface of, to scorch."The sun today could parch cement."
2.VerbTo roast, as dry grain.
3.VerbTo dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat."The patient’s mouth is parched from fever."
4.VerbTo make very thirsty."We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?"
5.VerbTo boil something slowly (Still used in Lancashire in parched peas, a type of mushy peas).
6.VerbTo become superficially burnt; to become sunburned."The locals watched, amused, as the tourists parched in the sun, having neglected to apply sunscreen or bring water."
7.NounThe condition of being parched.