An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Strudel

by Friedrich Kluge

Strudel, m., ‘eddy, whirlpool, vortex,’ from the equiv. late MidHG. strudel, m. A graded form from OHG. strëdan, str. vb., ‘to roar, bubble’; Lat. strîdere, ‘to whiz,’ is not connected with the HG. cognates.