Hard seed grated for a spice (6)

I believe the answer is:

nutmeg

(Other definitions for nutmeg that I've seen before include "One grated as spice" , "Aromatic seasoning" , "Hard seed of tropical tree grated for spice" , "Aromatic seed - tropical tree" , "Men gut this herb badly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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