top·per

[top-er]
noun
1.
a person or thing that tops.
2.
a woman's loose, usually lightweight topcoat, especially one that is knee-length or shorter.
3.
Informal. top hat.
4.
capper ( def 2 ).
5.
British Slang. an excellent or well-liked person or thing.
Origin:
1665–75; top1 + -er1

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topper (ˈtɒpə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  an informal name for top hat
2.  a person or thing that tops
3.  informal a remark that caps the one before

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Stems and leftover vegetation from winemaking become garden topper.
Sometimes chemical changes result in physical changes prof topper.
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