parching

== English == === Etymology === From parch + -ing. === Adjective === parching (comparative more parching, superlative most parching) Causing something or someone to parch; extremely drying. [from 16th c.] For more quotations using this term, see Citations:parching. Very thirsty; parched. [from 17th c.] For more quotations using this term, see Citations:parching. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === parching present participle and gerund of parch === Noun === parching (plural parchings) The process of parching or roasting something, such as corn. The condition of being parched; absolute dryness.