'marrow-like' originates from the English word 'marrow,' which refers to the soft, fatty substance in the cavities of bones, and the suffix '-like,' indicating resemblance.

'Marrow' comes from Old English 'mearg,' which referred to the soft tissue inside bones, and '-like' is a common English suffix used to form adjectives indicating similarity.

Initially, 'marrow' referred specifically to the substance within bones, but 'marrow-like' has evolved to describe anything resembling this texture or quality.