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parched

/ˈpɑːrtʃt/ adjective · British & US
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What does parched mean?

adjective

Extremely thirsty; needing water. Having a dry, cracked surface, especially of the earth or a riverbed.

Example

"The parched earth cracked under the scorching sun."

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