arable

The definition of arable is land with soil that will be able to support the growth of crops.

(adjective)

An example of land that is arable is that on which you can see corn growing.

Arable is defined as land that is able to produce crops.

(noun)

An example of arable is a working vineyard.

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See arable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

suitable for plowing, hence for producing crops

Origin: Fr < L arabilis < arare, to plow < IE base *ar- > Gr aroun, Goth arjan, to plow

noun

arable land

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See arable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Fit for cultivation, as by plowing.
noun
Land fit to be cultivated.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin arābilis

Origin: , from arāre, to plow

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  • arˌa·bilˈi·ty noun

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