s. f. (K.), ) A tree (Juglans regia) commonly found in the Himalaya. Its fruit ripens about August, and for sometimes forms a large proportion of the food of the people of those parts of the country, especially Kashmir, and the Chenab and Sutlej valleys, where the tree is most abundant. It is mostly eaten raw, part being exported to the hill stations. A considerable quantity of the kernels are bruised by stones, and the oil expressed by hand. The oil is used for food, and at times for burning. In Kashmir the soft skin of the fruit is employed for dyeing drab (without a mordant), a little black being added to darken it if necessary. The wood of an old tree is dark, hardish and strong, and takes a good polish, nor is it subject to warp or be attacked by insects. It is chiefly made into gun-stocks, cabinet-work, the shells of the Kashmir painted boxes. The bark is largely exported to the plains to be sold under the name Daṇdássá.