'adoulie' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'adoulier,' where 'a-' meant 'toward' and 'doulier' referred to a type of plant.

'adoulier' transformed into the Middle English word 'adoulie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adoulie'.

Initially, it referred to a specific type of plant, but over time it became a rare or obsolete term for any plant or flower.