[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c14.503 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.503 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c14.503 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c14.503](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.503) The Gijjhakuṭa was so called, either because its peak was like a vulture’s beak, or because it was the resort of many vultures.¹⁰ - [Previous: v1.c14.502](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.502) - [Next: v1.c14.504](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.504) - [Up: v1.c14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.503](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c14.503) · Pramāṇa