I. ˈmī-s ə n noun
Etymology: Meissen, Saxony, Germany
Date: 1863
: a ceramic ware made at Meissen near Dresden ; especially : a European porcelain developed under the patronage of the king of Saxony about 1715 and used for both ornamental and table wares — called also Meissen china, Meissen ware
II. ˈmī-s ə n geographical name
city E Germany NW of Dresden population 33,997