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peneplain

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/
Definition of peneplain

noun

Geology
  • a more or less level land surface produced by erosion over a long period, undisturbed by crustal movement.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin paene 'almost' + plain1

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