ETYM French arable, Latin arabilis, from arare to plow.
(Of farmland) Capable of being farmed productively; SYN. cultivable, cultivatable, tillable.
(land) used or suitable for plowing.
1. Fit for or used for the growing of crops.
2 British; engaged in, produced by, or being the cultivation of arable land.

ETYM Cf. French cultivable.
Capable of being cultivated or tilled.