café brûlot

noun

ca·fé brû·lot

¦kaˌfāˌbrüˈlō

plural café brûlots

-lōz

: a drink prepared with black coffee, cognac that is ignited and allowed to burn briefly, sweetening, and flavoring (as lemon peel, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla)

Word History

Etymology

American French (Louisiana), literally, burned-brandy coffee

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of café brûlot was in 1902

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“Café brûlot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caf%C3%A9%20br%C3%BBlot. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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