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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lavender scare

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.35 in modern English

Syllables
laven-der s-care
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

American usage; Slang

Etymology

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

Usage

Inflected Forms

lavender scares (plural)

Phrases

lavender lad red scare pink triangle purple triangle yellow menace yellow star

Frequently Paired Words

lavender lavender lad red scare pink triangle purple triangle yellow menace yellow star

Questions

What does lavender scare mean?
The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States.
Where does lavender scare come from?
Lavender is considered a feminine colour, and some male homosexuals act in a feminine manner.

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