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landforms

[land-fawrm] Origin

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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landform
1893, from land (n.) + form.
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landform   (lānd'fôrm')  Pronunciation Key 
A recognizable, naturally formed feature on the Earth's surface. Landforms have a characteristic shape and can include such large features as plains, plateaus, mountains, and valleys, as well as smaller features such as hills, eskers, and canyons.
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