# lavender scare

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States.

## Etymology
Lavender is considered a feminine colour, and some male homosexuals act in a feminine manner.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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