peneplain

noun

pe·​ne·​plain ˈpē-ni-ˌplān How to pronounce peneplain (audio) ˈpe- How to pronounce peneplain (audio)
variants or less commonly peneplane
: a land surface of considerable area and slight relief shaped by erosion

Word History

Etymology

Latin paene, pene almost + English plain or plane

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peneplain was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Peneplain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peneplain. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

peneplain

noun
pe·​ne·​plain
variants also peneplane
: a large almost flat land surface shaped by erosion

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