'cone-shaped' originates from the combination of 'cone' and 'shaped', where 'cone' refers to a three-dimensional geometric shape with a circular base tapering to a point, and 'shaped' indicates the form or outline of something.

'Cone' comes from the Latin word 'conus', which was derived from the Greek word 'kōnos', meaning 'pine cone'. 'Shaped' is derived from the Old English 'sceapian', meaning 'to create or form'.

Initially, 'cone' referred to a geometric shape, and 'shaped' meant 'formed'. Together, they describe something that has the form of a cone.