Apophis

== English == === Alternative forms === Apopis === Etymology === From Ancient Greek Ἄποφις (Ápophis), a borrowing from Egyptian ꜥꜣpp altered after ὄφις (óphis, “snake”). === Pronunciation === The pronunciation with stress on the second syllable is probably more common, but the version with initial stress is based on the Latin pronunciation and may be older. (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæpəfɪs/, /əˈpɒfɪs/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæpəfəs/, /əˈpɑfəs/ === Proper noun === Apophis (Egyptian mythology) An evil snake-god who tries to devour the sun every night. Synonym: Apep (astronomy) An asteroid that formerly had a high risk of collision with Earth. ==== Derived terms ==== Apophian ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== Latin: Apophis, Aphophis === Further reading === Apopis, britannica.com “Apophis,(Apopis*10)”, in Google Books Ngram Viewer. === Anagrams === popiahs