"Temurin" is a term used in the context of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) technology. It refers to the version of the JVM that was used for the development and deployment of the Java programming language. The term "temurin" comes from the word "teardrop", which is a reference to the shape of the teardrop, which is often associated with the Japanese word "temuru", meaning "to be sly or cunning".

The "temurin" JVM was developed by Oracle Corporation and was released as part of the Java Development Kit (JDK). It was designed to provide better performance, improved security, and enhanced support for modern Java applications. The "temurin" JVM has been widely adopted by developers and organizations around the world, and it continues to be the default JVM for many Java applications.