lavender scare en · NOUN
Etymology
Lavender is considered a feminine colour, and some male homosexuals act in a feminine manner.
Meanings
- (US, historical, slang) The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lavender scares | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
lavender · red scare · lavender lad · pink triangle · yellow star · yellow menace · purple triangle