ˈstrü]səl, ˈs(h)trȯi] noun
( -s )
Etymology: German, literally, something strewn, sprinkling, from Middle High German ströusel something strewn, sprinkling, from ströun, ströuwen to scatter, strew, from Old High German strewen
: a crumbly mixture of fat, sugar, and flour and sometimes nuts and spices that is used as topping or filling for cake