lavender scare
lavender scare · lavender scares
The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United StatesThe fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States.
Meaning
1 senses(US, historical, slang)The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States.
Origin
Lavender is considered a feminine colour, and some male homosexuals act in a feminine mannLavender is considered a feminine colour, and some male homosexuals act in a feminine manner.
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Forms
plural: lavender scares| Singular | lavender scare |
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