'jelly-like' originates from the word 'jelly,' which comes from Old French 'gelée,' meaning 'frost' or 'jelly.'

'gelée' transformed into the Middle English word 'gele,' and eventually became the modern English word 'jelly.'

Initially, 'gelée' referred to a frosty or congealed substance, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a soft, gelatinous substance.