Definition of streusel
: a crumbly mixture of fat, sugar, and flour and sometimes nuts and spices that is used as topping or filling for cake
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Origin and Etymology of streusel
German, literally, something strewn, from Middle High German ströusel, from ströuwen to strew, from Old High German strewen
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