mummy vs parch

mummy

noun
  • An embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes. 

  • Any naturally preserved human or animal body. 

  • A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films. 

  • A substance used in medicine, prepared from mummified flesh. 

  • mother. 

parch

noun
  • The condition of being parched. 

verb
  • To burn the surface of, to scorch. 

  • We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler? 

  • The patient's mouth is parched from fever. 

  • To roast, as dry grain. 

  • To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat. 

  • To make very thirsty. 

  • To become superficially burnt; be become sunburned. 

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