Barmecide
Barmecide ({not transcribed}) , noun
[A prince of the Barmecide family, who, as related in the “Arabian Nights' Tales”, pretended to set before the hungry Shacabac food, on which the latter pretended to feast.]
One who proffers some illusory advantage or benefit. Also used as an adj.: Barmecidal.
Arabian Nights' Tales
A Barmecide feast.