peneplain en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/
- /ˈpɛnɪpleɪn/
Etymology
From pene- + plain.
Meanings
- A low-relief plain representing the final stage of fluvial erosion during times of extended tectonic stability.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peneplains | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| peneplane | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fr pénéplaine (low plain) · is rofslétta (low plain) · tl kalunasang lupa (low plain)