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land⋅form

[land-fawrm]
–noun Geology.
a specific geomorphic feature on the surface of the earth, ranging from large-scale features such as plains, plateaus, and mountains to minor features such as hills, valleys, and alluvial fans.

Origin:
1890–95; land + form
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land·form   (lānd'fôrm')   
n.  One of the features that make up the earth's surface, such as a plain, mountain, or valley.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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