parched

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely dry; lacking water or moisture.

  - "The desert was a parched and barren wasteland."
  - "The sun had parched the earth, turning it into a cracked and brittle surface."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parched
arch , harch , marsh

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Variants

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parched , parch , parches , parching

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Etymology

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From the Old French parcher, meaning 'to dry out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parched' is also used in the wine industry to describe grapes that have been allowed to dry out before being crushed, resulting in a concentrated and intense flavor.

2. In the Bible, the prophet Ezekiel describes the valley of dry bones as being 'very dry'. In the original Hebrew text, the word used for 'dry' is the same root as the word for 'parched'.

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Related Concepts

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1. drought: A prolonged period of abnormally dry weather, causing water shortages and affecting agriculture.

2. xerophyte: A plant adapted to survive in dry conditions, such as deserts or arid regions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'parched' is often used to describe arid landscapes or the feeling of thirst. In art, it can represent drought, desolation, or the passage of time.

How to Memorize "parched"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dry, cracked earth or a sun-scorched landscape to remember the meaning of 'parched'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parched' with the feeling of extreme thirst or the sight of a dry, arid environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Parched earth is never a party' to help remember the definition.

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