'caramel' originates from French, specifically the word 'caramel', which was derived from Spanish 'caramelo', meaning 'sugar candy'.

'caramelo' transformed into the French word 'caramel', and eventually became the modern English word 'caramel'.

Initially, it meant 'sugar candy', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream'.