1. Dry earth or soil that has been deprived of moisture, typically due to lack of rain or excessive heat
After months without rain, the parched ground cracked into deep fissures.
Depois de meses sem chuva, o solo ressecado se rachava em fissuras profundas.
2. Land that is extremely dry and barren, unsuitable for vegetation
The farmers struggled to grow crops on the parched ground during the drought.
Os agricultores tiveram dificuldade em cultivar safras no solo ressecado durante a seca.