'meticulously-selected' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'meticulosus,' where 'metus' meant 'fear' and 'selectus' from 'seligere' meant 'to choose.'

'meticulosus' transformed into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'selectus' became 'select,' eventually forming the modern English phrase 'meticulously-selected.'

Initially, 'meticulosus' meant 'full of fear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing great attention to detail.'