topping

A sauce, frosting, or garnish for food.

A part or layer that forms the top.

The cropped parts of plants or trees after pruning.

Highest in rank or eminence.

First-rate; excellent.

Specifically, in tobacco-growing, the removal of the budded or blossoming summit of the plant in order that its strength may be thrown into the leaves.

Rising above all others; loftiest; overtopping.

Surpassing; towering; preëminent; distinguished.

Lofty; pretentious; assuming; arrogant.

Fine; well; excellent.