parching

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 followed by up).