falisci
/fɐˈliʃʲt͡ʃi/Definitions
1. noun
An ancient Italic tribe that inhabited the area around Falerii in Etruria, now modern-day Italy.
“Archaeologists studied the ancient civilization of the Falisci, discovering several important artifacts.”
2. verb
To fail or fall short, especially in achieving a goal.
“After weeks of training, she feared that she would falisci in the marathon competition.”