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Definition of parched adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

parched

adjective

NAmE//pɑrtʃt//

1very dry, especially because the weather is hot dry parched land soil parched by drought She licked her parched lips.

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2(informal) very thirsty Let's get a drink—I'm parched.

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