'aspic' originates from French, specifically the word 'aspic' (from Old French), ultimately borrowed into English from French culinary usage.

'aspic' came into English from French 'aspic' (Old French) as a culinary term referring to a jelly used in savory dishes; it was adopted into English in this form and meaning.

Initially it referred to the culinary jelly used to preserve or present foods, and over time it has retained this specific culinary meaning of a savory gelatin.