smudge pot

American  

noun

1. a container for burning oil or other fuels to produce smudge, as for protecting fruit trees from frost.

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Etymology

Origin of smudge pot

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

A small smudge pot and the headlights from a 1950 Plymouth provided the only landing lights.

From Time Magazine Archive

In any case, there is not much sense in lighting a smudge pot.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Guess she wasn’t paying attention and the smudge pot tipped over. Next thing they knew, the kitchen was on fire.”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm