'jellyfish-like' originates from the English word 'jellyfish,' where 'jelly' refers to a gelatinous substance and 'fish' refers to an aquatic creature. The suffix '-like' is used to indicate resemblance.

'Jellyfish' comes from the combination of 'jelly' and 'fish,' and the suffix '-like' has been used in English to form adjectives indicating similarity.

Initially, 'jellyfish-like' meant 'resembling a jellyfish in appearance or texture,' and this meaning has remained consistent.