Both Uses of
parched
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- Cars that were usually gleaming stood dusty in their drives and lawns that were once emerald green lay parched and yellowing — for the use of hosepipes had been banned due to drought.†
Chpt 1
- Harry vaulted over the locked park gate and set off across the parched grass.†
Chpt 1 *
Definition:
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(parched) dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty