v. t. | 1. | To burn the surface of; to scorch; to roast over the fire, as dry grain; |
2. | To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat; | |
v. i. | 1. | To become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry. |
Verb | 1. | parch - cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat; "The sun parched the earth" Synonyms: sear |