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Definition of Apophis
1. Proper noun. (Egyptian mythology) The Greek name for the Egyptian mythological figure. The Egyptian name is w:Apep Apep. ¹
2. Proper noun. (astronomy) A near-earth asteroid designated with the permanent number 99942. There is a Wikipedia article on W:99942 Apophis 99942 Apophis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com