Directly referring to a female:
* "Woman" and "female" are the most common and general terms.
* "Girl" refers to a young female.
* "Lady" is a more formal term for a woman.
* "She" is a pronoun used for females.
* "Her" is a possessive pronoun used for females.
Referring to a female in specific contexts:
* "Mother," "sister," "daughter" refer to specific family roles.
* "Queen," "empress," "princess" refer to royal roles.
* "Actress," "teacher," "doctor" can refer to female professionals.
* "Wife," "girlfriend," "bride" refer to specific relationships.
Informal terms:
* "Chick," "broad," "dame" are informal and sometimes considered slang.
Beyond English:
* Many other languages have unique words for female individuals, often reflecting cultural nuances.
Therefore, there isn't a fixed number. The number of words that refer to a female in English can vary depending on the specific context and how broadly you define "refer to a female."