peneplain

/ˌpinəˈpleɪn/
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Definitions of peneplain
  1. noun
    a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements
    synonyms: peneplane
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    type of:
    champaign, field, plain
    extensive tract of level open land
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