parch

To make extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat: synonym: dry.

To dry or roast (corn, for example) by exposing to heat.

To become very dry.

To expose to the strong action of fire, but without burning; roast (vegetable produce especially) partially by rapid expulsion of moisture.

To dry up; dry to extremity or to the point of burning: as, the sun’s rays parch the ground; parched with thirst.

Synonyms Singe, Sear, etc. See scorch.

To become very dry; be scorched.

To become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry.

To burn the surface of; to scorch; to roast over the fire, as dry grain

To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.