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parching.

Causing something or someone to parch; extremely drying.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Causing something or someone to parch; extremely drying.

  2. Very thirsty; parched.

Where this word comes from

From parch + -ing.

noun
  1. The process of parching or roasting something, such as corn.

  2. The condition of being parched; absolute dryness.

Where this word comes from

From parch + -ing.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of parch

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From parch + -ing.

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