The term 'kingfisher-like' is derived from the noun 'kingfisher,' which originates from Old English 'cyningfiscere,' where 'cyning' meant 'king' and 'fiscere' meant 'fisher.'

'Cyningfiscere' transformed into Middle English 'kingfisher,' and eventually became the modern English word 'kingfisher.'

Initially, it referred to a bird known for its fishing skills, and the adjective form 'kingfisher-like' evolved to describe anything resembling this bird.