1. Plural of brulot; small burning ships or boats sent toward enemy vessels to set them on fire.
Usage: nautical; historical; chiefly used in naval warfare contexts
2. Plural of brulot; a drink made of coffee or other liquid set on fire, typically served in New Orleans Creole cuisine.
Usage: regional; culinary

Examples

• The naval commander ordered the brulots to be launched against the enemy fleet at nightfall.
• During the siege, brulots were used as a desperate tactic to destroy the blockading ships.
• The restaurant served brulots as a dramatic dessert course, igniting the coffee tableside.
• Café brûlot and brulots are traditional New Orleans specialties.
• Historical accounts describe how brulots were filled with combustible materials and set adrift.