The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c32.15
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⁵ From *Siṃhala* or *Sīhala* is derived the term *Heḷu* or *Eḷu*, which is applied to designate the pure classical dialect of ancient Sinhalese literature, in opposition to *Siṃhala*, 'Sinhalese,' the Sanskritised and unclassical speech of modern times.