"lavender scare" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lavender scares [plural]
Etymology: Lavender is considered a feminine colour, and some male homosexuals act in a feminine manner. Head templates: {{en-noun}} lavender scare (plural lavender scares)
  1. (historical, US, politics, sexuality, LGBT, slang) The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States. Wikipedia link: lavender scare Tags: US, historical, slang Categories (topical): LGBT, Politics, Sexuality Related terms: lavender, lavender lad, red scare, pink triangle, purple triangle, yellow menace, yellow star
    Sense id: en-lavender_scare-en-noun-yEqL4Vg8 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: LGBT, government, lifestyle, politics, sexuality

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