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java

[jah-vuh, jav-uh] / ˈdʒɑ və, ˈdʒæv ə /
NOUN
coffee
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caffeine cappuccino espresso
STRONG
brew decaf decoction demitasse ink mocha mud perk
WEAK
battery acid café café au lait café noir forty weight hot stuff jamocha joe varnish remover

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Zulmi was buried in a military cemetery in his hometown in Bandung, West Java, while Ichwan and Farizal were laid to rest in their respective hometowns in Central Java and Yogyakarta.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

At least 38 people died this month in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Central Java and around 13 are still missing.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

More than 660 pupils from two schools in central Java reported symptoms of food poisoning, Gunungkidul district head Endah Subekti Kuntariningsih said.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

The majority of cases occurred on the island of Java.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

The next day they stood off Java Head, waiting for a wind to favor them.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham