to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.

to make dry, hot, or thirsty

Walking in the sun parched his throat.

to dry (peas, beans, grain, etc.) by exposure to heat without burning; to toast or roast slightly

A staple of the Indian diet was parched corn.

to dry or shrivel with cold.

to suffer from heat, thirst, or need of water.

to become parched; undergo drying by heat.

to dry (usually fol. by up ).