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parch

verb \ˈpärch\

: to make (something) very dry

Full Definition of PARCH

transitive verb

: to toast under dry heat

: to shrivel with heat

: to dry or shrivel with cold

intransitive verb

: to become dry or scorched

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Origin of PARCH

Middle English

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PARCH

Synonyms: dehydrate, desiccate, dry, scorch, sear

Antonyms: hydrate, wash, water, wet

Rhymes with PARCH

arch, larch, march, starch

PARCH Defined for Kids

parch

verb \ˈpärch\

parchedparch·ing

Definition of PARCH for Kids

: to dry or make dry from heat and lack of moisture <The heat and drought of dog days had parched the earth … — William H. Armstrong, Sounder>

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