'mite-like' originates from the English word 'mite,' which refers to a small arachnid, combined with the suffix '-like,' indicating resemblance.

'mite' comes from Old English 'mīte,' meaning a small insect, and '-like' is a common English suffix used to form adjectives indicating similarity.

Initially, 'mite' referred to a small insect, and the suffix '-like' was added to describe something resembling a mite.