Dictionary Entry
parchedness
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Meaning
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The state of being extremely dry or thirsty.
Example Sentence
The intense summer heat caused a deep parchedness in the soil, making it difficult for plants to grow.
Usage Note
Describes the extreme dryness of something, like land during a drought or a person's throat when very thirsty.